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  1. Subscribe to REMIND using your phone to receive reminders about KEY dates and deadlines >> Once seated... @bolt2020

  2. College Night for Juniors March 27, 2019 Edison High School

  3. Who do I go to for what? Guidance Specialist •Academic advising and planning •Schedule changes •Registration •Credit recovery College/Career Specialist •College visits •Post-high school planning •College/Career/Major Exploration •Test prep resources •Scholarships School Counselor •Academic advising •Post-high school planning •Recommendation Letter •Academic/Emotional Support

  4. How can I be college-ready? Grades & Rigor of Curriculum College Entrance Exams Involvement and Self-Development

  5. What matters in admissions Source:https://www.nacacnet.org/globalassets/documents/publications/research/2018_soca/soca18_ch3.pdf

  6. A-G Requirements • 15 minimum courses required to be eligible for CSU/UC admissions • Eligibility =/= acceptance • Requirements must be completed withC grades or better-CSU/UC will NOT ACCEPT D or F GRADES in A-G courses-D or F in honors/AP class is NOT weighted

  7. A-G Requirements History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED-One year of world history, culture and historical geography.-One year of U.S. history OR ½ year of U.S. history and ½ year of Civics or American Government.English – 4 YEARS REQUIREDFour years of college-preparatory English. Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDEDThree years of college-preparatory mathematics including a minimum of Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDEDCSU: One year of life science and one year of physical science UC: Two years of lab science - biology, chemistry, physics

  8. A-G Requirements Language Other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED,3 YEARS RECOMMENDEDTwo years of the same language other than English. You can meet this in one year if you take a course of level 2 or higher. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIREDOne year of an approved arts course from a single VPA discipline:dance, music, theater, visual arts or interdisciplinary arts. College-Preparatory Elective – 1 YEAR REQUIREDOne year of elective in addition to those required in “A-F”.Can choose from “A-F” subjects or a course that has been approved as a G-elective.

  9. Lab Science (2 years) Cal State Admissions Only • *Validation applies to Chemistry D or F in 1st semester can be validated by a C grade or higher in 2nd semester. It is not necessary to repeat 1st semester. • “G” Elective Science (counts as 1 year of science) • Oceanography (integrated) • Physical/Earth Science (physical science)

  10. CSU/UC GPA Calculation • 10th & 11th grade A-G coursework Summer after 9th through summer after 11th • Value of grades: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0 • Weighted: 1 extra point for each semester of UC/CSU honors course you pass with C or better in 10th/11th grade (maximum 8 points)

  11. D or F Grades? Options for Credit Recovery or Remediation: • Remediate over Summer! • Retake class: if schedule allows next year • HB Adult School: independent and online-School year: after school M/W or Tu/Th (3-6PM)-Summer: Mon-Thurs, morning or afternoon session See Guidance Specialist

  12. College Admissions Tests • PSAT/NMSQT = NOT used for college admissions • ACT or SAT: most 4Y colleges require ACT or SAT • Create study plan and practice • Register online: www.sat.org or www.actstudent.orgRecommended: Sign-up with optional Writing

  13. And keep practicing... www.satpractice.org Free, personalized SAT prep through Khan Academy academy.act.orgFree, personalized ACT prep by makers of ACT

  14. SAT Subject Test • Optional or not required for most colleges; • some require (MIT) or recommend (Georgetown) • STEM, esp. engineering major (UCs) • Hour-long exam in a single subject matter • Mathematics (Level 1, Level 2) • Science (Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics) • English literature • History (World History, U.S. History) • Languages (Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, German, Modern Hebrew, Latin, Japanese, Korean)

  15. Test Dates: Spring 2019 Fee waivers available: SAT (2), ACT (2), SAT Subject Tests (2)See Ms. Hamilton SAT or SAT Subject Test ACT

  16. Meaningful Involvement •Athletics •Clubs •Community Service •Programs •Part-time job •Honors & Awards •Leadership •College Coursework

  17. Factors to Consider: • Type (Public vs. Private) • Size and location • Cost / Financial Aid • Graduation/ retention rates • Majors and academic programs • Student population and school culture • Athletics / Activities • Special programs or opportunities Is it a good fit for ME?

  18. Create a Balanced College List A college list should include a broad range of colleges: • “MATCH” SCHOOLS (2-3)- “I’ve got a pretty good shot here,” student’s academic profile is significantly stronger than middle 50% of admitted students • “LIKELY” SCHOOLS (3-5) - “In range for my profile, but tough to say,” student’s academic profile is similar to middle 50% • “REACH” SCHOOLS (2-3) - “Most selective based on my profile,” student’s academic profile is not as strong as middle 50% or admission to school is highly selective

  19. Cal State University (CSU) • Public, 4-year universities • 23 campuses statewide • Focus on applied learning • Schools vary in size (Monterey Bay – 7,600)(Long Beach - 32,000) • Generally higher admit rates than UCs with some exceptions

  20. Cal State University www.calstate.edu/apply Admission Requirement: •A-G completion, with C grades or better •2.0 GPA or higher (10th & 11th grade, A-G coursework) •SAT or ACT exam (writing optional) Application Procedure: 23 campuses, 1 application •Apply between October 1st and November 30th •No letters, no essays, no activities to list •$55 application fee/campus; 4 fee waivers if eligible

  21. Local Area Admissions -Admission preference to applicants in local area -CSULB & CSU Fullerton are both impacted campuses -CSU Fullerton Local E.I. = 3800 (SAT) or 914 (ACT) Nursing = 4500 (SAT) or 1082 (ACT) -CSU Long Beach Local E.I. = 3200 (SAT) Nursing & STEM = 3300 (SAT)

  22. University of California • Recognized as some of the best public institutions in the nation • 9 undergraduate campuses • Fairly large in size; Not uncommon to be in a lecture of 200+ students • Comprehensive review of applicants

  23. UC Personal Insight Q’s http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/freshman/ ●Choose 4 of 8 questions. Up to 350 words per response. ●All questions given equal consideration. ●RESPONSES, not essays! ●Choose questions that best reflect YOU and YOUR experiences ●Write and edit on Google Doc/Word/etc.

  24. UC Deadlines August 1 -Application OPENS for applicants November 1 - 30 - Filing period for applicants March 1 - Notification of Fall 2020 admission decisions begin March 31 -Notification of fall 2019 admission decisions for freshman applicants is complete May 1 - Deadline for admitted freshmen to submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) July 1 - Final, official transcripts must be sent to the campus admissions office July 15 -Official AP, IB examination results must be sent to the campus admissions office

  25. Other 4-year university options • Independent colleges tend to have smaller class sizes • Can be very expensive, but may offer significant financial aid • Public out-of-state colleges (check out WUE) • Admission requirements and deadlines vary by institution Application Procedure: •Apply direct,Common ApplicationorCoalition Application

  26. Western Undergraduate Exchange • Regional-tuition-discount agreement • CA students eligible • Each WUE schools tuition is different • 160+ public two- and four-year undergraduate college/universities participate • No common WUE application

  27. Academic Recommendations •Purpose: Teacher recommendations provide sense of academic performance and behavior in classroom setting. •Prepare 1-2 academic recommendations. •Usually, 11th grade academic teachers are best, since they have seen you daily in an academic context as of recently. Pro Tips: •Connect with your teachers. •Ask the teacher in-person, early on & provide helpful documents (resume, college list, brag sheet). •Always show gratitude.

  28. Counselor Recommendation •Purpose: to provide overall picture of academic and extracurricular accomplishments in context; “birds-eye view”. •Will begin writing in Fall 2019

  29. CA Community Colleges Benefits of Community College: • Transfer Pathways: option for students who don’t meet A-G eligibility, but want to pursue 4-year degree • Affordability: Promise Program (New!) Free tuition for first year students. Must complete fafsa.ed.gov • Specialized Programs and Training • Flexibility • Exploration

  30. CA Community Colleges www.cccapply.org www.cccd.edu (OCC, GWC, CCC) Admission Requirement: High School graduation or age 18 What’s Offered:A.A. (2-year) degrees, certificates, and pathways to transfer to 4-year college/university. Application Procedure: •Apply starting October/November. •Special programs such as Honors, Bridges, EOPS (Extended Opportunities Programs & Services), Learning Center, can help students stay on track.

  31. Trade/Technical Gap Year Military • Skill-based learning • Earn certificate or license • Consider cost of program • Experiential year after high school • Planning is essential • Partake in internship, service, travel, work • Consider which branch. • Military reps @ college fairs & on campus at lunch. • Speak with recruiters. • Consider benefits & commitment.

  32. Financial Aid •Complete a free financial aid application during 12th grade year – available October 1, 2019 • FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid • CADAA: CA Dream Act Application •CSS Profile (fee) – available October 1, 2019 Only apply if needed for private institutions •FAFSA4Caster: predicts EFC and financial aid eligibility •Net Price Calculator google: “college name” + Net Price Calculator •Scholarships – year-round

  33. Student-Athlete? • NCAA DI/DII/DIII or NAIA • NCAA DI/DII schools provide more than $2.7 billion in athletic scholarships • Complete 16 NCAA core courses • Register Sophomore year eligibilitycenter.org http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/how-register

  34. Summer Programs

  35. Oct. 2019: Golden West College Night NACAC National College Fair • Who: Open to all students & parents • When: April 9 (Pasadena) & April 14 (Anaheim) • Register online:www.nacacfairs.org • Who: Open to all students & parents • Where: Golden West College

  36. College Mondays College Application Day • Who: Seniors, Class of 2020 • When: November 5th & November 6th • Where: Edison High School • Who: Open to all students • When: Mondays at LUNCH • Where: College & Career Center, Room 121

  37. How can I support my junior? • Realistic conversations about post-high school options • Encourage direct communication with teachers/counselors • Monitor grades on Canvas • Help manage stress. Promote balance and self-care Check-in. Have a conversation. Wellness Center & counseling referrals • Empower student to take ownership of college process

  38. What should I (junior) be doing? • Decide if you will take SAT/ACT http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/how-register • Register for SAT/ACT https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html • Create a Resume https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t85ELmLZ-OKInWckn0ZStQ_Nijv3ex-NEWGR_auIwRc/edit?usp=sharing • Start Your College Research https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search • Create your College List https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fhcjebWuvss1K4Vma-NU0C36afZKPOmOJhogrkA4srM/edit?usp=sharing

  39. College/Career Website College/Career Center Open M-F: 7:30AM - 4:00PM • Research colleges, majors, careers • Test prep: booklets, practice tests • College presentations and workshops • Computer and printer access https://tinyurl.com/edisonhs-ccc

  40. Good Information 4 Free! Podcasts (iTunes) • Getting In: A College Coach Conversation • College Essay Guy College Blogs MIT, UVA (Assoc. Dean J), Tufts, Tulane, Georgia Tech College Counseling Blogs • College Essay Guy • Ivywise • PrepScholar • https://www.saraharberson.com

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